Heritage Archive
(January 2012)

1 January 2012

Luscious Louth

At a time when a lot of small market towns are feeling the effects of the recession, the ‘capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds’ seems to be bucking national retail trends. This destination has seen a number of new businesses open in the past few months, while its existing ones reported that trading performance on the Read more…

County hockey star anticipates the home advantage

“I like the open space, and the county has definitely been a large part of my life. Africa was already in my blood, and Lincolnshire is very different to Kenya, but both have that element of space. There is definitely a similarity.” While perhaps unwittingly creating a new marketing campaign for Visit Lincolnshire, Team GB Read more…

Rachael Cadman – Enduro-woman

She looks like any other woman out running along the riverside paths on the outskirts of Lincoln, her blonde hair tied back and her pet dog trotting along at her heels. This particular jogger, however, is Flight Lieutenant Rachael Cadman, RAF – a world-class triathlete and leading light in the rapidly growing field of ultra-marathons. Read more…

Carrying a flame for Bourne

There are high hopes that 2012 will see new life breathed into an historic Lincolnshire market town, where fingers are crossed that a £2.35 million regeneration scheme will soon be underway. Today plans to revitalise the heart of Bourne, through a project centred on Wherry’s Mill, are one step closer to reality. Trent Valley Construction Read more…

The Batemans Brewery

Make mine a pint… Few family businesses can claim to have given greater pleasure to the people of Lincolnshire and beyond, or done more to enhance the reputation of the county, than George Bateman and Son Ltd. Batemans ‘Good Honest Ales’ can be enjoyed today in pubs and clubs throughout the UK and can also Read more…

At the gateway to the county

Inextricably linked through their pasts and subsequent development, the border port of Sutton Bridge and the historic market town of Long Sutton may have their own distinct characteristics, but each has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. Located in the south east of the county, both places have a strong sense of community Read more…